Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the Fee Plan really free ?
Yes! It's not a trial and it's free forever. Alerce's Free Plan comes with 1 project and up to 5 files (you need to pick up the template that adapts to your needs), 1 GB storage.
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What about if you cannot find the default template that fits your needs ?
We placed default templates derived from the most used use cases Alerce encountered in conversations with BIM Managers and Project Managers, one building has its own challneges therefore, you can contact us to define the KPIs that fits to your specific projects.
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Which is the different between BI integrations and BI Data Insights Automation ?
We refer to BI Integration to companies that would like automation to happen directly at the Database level, integrating third data sources with the 3D Context from BIM. On the other hand, BI Data Insights Automation focuses more on the BI Power BI Dashboards Development in which DAX associations or Power Query, when building Power BI reports, aggregate data calculated on the fly that will be reflected in the final BI Power BI Dashboards—every task and interaction with an openness to learn with high integrity.
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Which is better to implement an Alerce BI Integration or a BI Data Insights Automation ?
An Alerce BI Automation is the best option for an ERP software company that would like to include the BIM spatial context within its service offering.
The best option for General Contractors, BIM modeling companies, BIM Project Directors, and BIM Managers may be BI Data Insight Automation -
Can I upload IFC files ?
Yes, you can upload files, however the templates were built assuming Revit files as input, if you have a full project in IFC, please talk to us!
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How long it take to see the BIM Modeling data in the Alerce BI Dashboard ?
It depends; as soon as we receive your Revit file, it will go through an internal data structure audit, and then we will start the conversion process for 3D online visualization and Data Insights visualization; our commitment is to provide insights in less than one hour for the professional and organization packages.
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How can I upgrade my plan ?
You can upgrade your plan by simply sending us an e-mail.
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How can I downgrade my plan ?
You can downgrade your plan by simply sending us an e-mail.
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Do I have to pay annually ?
No, you have options. You can pay monthly. However, if you would like a lower cost per month, you can pay upfront annually.
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Can I pay features a la carte ?
Yes, it will fall down into our Enterprise Package, talk to us!